Native and Refined

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Native

Native adjective - Being such as found in nature and not altered by processing or refining.
Usage example: diamonds in their native state are not the bright, flashy gems that one might imagine
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Refined is an antonym for native.
Nearby Words: nativity, natively

Refined

Refined adjective - Being far along in development.
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Native is an antonym for refined.
Nearby Words: refinement, refining, refiner
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  • A perfect way to introduce that a character is not only smart, but refined, well- (formally) educated, and upper-class, even aristocratic: have him be able to recite a Latin quotation eloquently or read the moribund language of the Romans as if it were his native tongue.
    Source: Smart People Know Latin
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